How well doctors’ offices and patients are managing diabetes in my community?

Following
are what doctors’ offices and patients are measured on to determine how well
they’re managing diabetes in our community. Click on the area that interests
you!

Average Blood Sugar (Hemoglobin A1C)

It’s important to keep your blood sugar levels as close
to normal as possible. If you have diabetes, you should have your blood sugar
levels tested at least twice a year. This is called a hemoglobin A1C test. If
you have diabetes, your goal should be to keep your A1C levels below 7 percent. Learn more about the A1C test from the American Diabetes Association.

Less than 7 percent is good control

Between 7 and 9 percent is borderline and cause for concern

9 percent and above is out of control and you need to work with
your doctor to lower it.

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our local practices and patients, click on a link below.

Blood Pressure

People with diabetes may have high blood pressure, which
makes your heart work too hard. High blood pressure can lead to other problems
such as heart attack, stroke, eye disease, and/or kidney disease. Having normal
blood pressure can reduce your chances of having these problems. If you have
diabetes, you want to have blood pressure less than 130/80.

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our local practices and patients, click on a link below.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is made in the liver
and found in some foods. There are two types of cholesterol: good and bad. Bad
cholesterol or low-density lipoproteins (LDL) can build up and block the flow
of blood through your body. This can cause a heart attack or stroke. If you
have diabetes, your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels should be below 100.

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our local practices and patients, click on a link below.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number that’s calculated from
your weight and height to measure body fatness. Having a high BMI can increase
a person’s chance of developing diabetes. The goal is for patients with
diabetes to have a BMI below 25. You can calculate your own body mass index by
visiting http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/.

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our local practices and patients, click on a link below.

In addition, as part of a community health assessment,
residents of York and Adams counties were asked to provide their height and
weight. The results
show that more than 65 percent of residents are overweight or obese.